"And then shall they say: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto them, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings unto them of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion: Thy God reigneth!"
I enjoyed reading all the notes I had put in my scriptures in this chapter. This one I had found in the Book of Mormon Student Manual.
"Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that this wonderfully description phrase, "how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings unto them, that publisheth peace", refers to those who spread the Lord's gospel , but that it more specifically refers to the Savior Himself: "These familiar passages, written first by Isaiah but spoken of an inspired by Jehovah himself, are often applied to anyone - especially missionaries - who bring the good tidings of the gospel and publish peace to the souls of men. There is nothing inappropriate about such an application, but it is important to realize - as the prophet Abinadi did - that in its purest form and original sense, this psalm of appreciation applies specifically to Christ. It is he and only he who ultimately brings the good tidings of salvation. Only through him is true, lasting peace published. To Zion, in both the old and new Jerusalems, it is Christ who declares, 'Thy God reigneth!' It is his feet upon the mountains of redemption that are beautiful'
(Jeffrey R. Holland, "Christ and the New Covenant" [1997], 286)
This made me want to find those passages Elder Holland mentions. In Mosiah 15:14-18 I found the reference to Abinadi's words and had an even deeper appreciation for how he knew the Savior. Even to the point he would share his testimony to those that would take his life for it. I made me ponder again the sacrifice the Lord has made for me. It is indeed beautiful.
Day 1957
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